Common Name: Buddhas coconut. Tamil Name: Kodaittondi Buddha’s coconut is a native to South East Asia and India which can grow to more than 18 meters in height. The leaf stalks measurer around 7.6 cm in length. The leaf measurers around 24 cm in length and the leaf breadth stands at around 19 cm. The … Read More “Pterygota alata (Sterculiaceae- Cacao family)” »
Common Name: Rusty acacia. Tamil Name: Velvelam Rusty acacia is native to India and Sri Lanka; it grows to a height of about 8-10 meters. The bark of the tree is brown in color with deep vertical fissures. The leaves are bipinnate. The leaves are arranged alternatively and the leaflets are arranged in an opposite … Read More “Senegalia ferruginea (Mimosaceae- Touch-me-not family)” »
Common Name: Black pearl tree, Velvet seed tree Black pearl tree is native to Africa and grows to a height of about 5 meters. It is often seen planted in parks and open areas in Coimbatore. The tree has a cement-colored smooth bark and forms a small round canopy. The leaves are compound and paripinnate. … Read More “Majidea zanguebarica (Sapindaceae- soapberry family)” »
Common Name: Silk cotton tree, Kapok tree. Tamil Name: Mul Elavu Silk cotton tree is native to India and is found in deciduous forest areas of Western Ghats. The tree grows to nearly 25 meters in height; the central trunk and branches have conical shaped spines. This tree is seen profusely flowering (in leafless state) … Read More “Bombax ceiba (Malvaceae- Mallow family)” »
Common Name: Mexican lilac, Quickstick. Tamil Name: Seemai agathi. Mexican lilac is native to South America, naturalized in many parts of the world, including India. It is a small tree that grows to about 6 m in height. The tree has alternate pinnate leaves. The leaflets are arranged in an opposite manner. The leaf stalk … Read More “Gliricidia sepium (Fabaceae- pea family)” »
